WEAPONS Trailer: "From New Line Cinema and Zach Cregger, the wholly original mind behind Barbarian, comes a new horror/thriller: Weapons.
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
The film stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, with Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan.
Cregger directs from his own screenplay, and also produces alongside Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, with Michelle Morrissey and Josh Brolin executive producing. The filmmaker’s creative team behind the camera includes director of photography Larkin Seiple, production designer Tom Hammock, editor Joe Murphy and costume designer Trish Sommerville. The music is by Ryan Holladay, Hays Holladay and Zach Cregger.
New Line Cinema Presents a Subconscious/Vertigo Entertainment/Boulderlight Pictures Production, a Zach Cregger Film, Weapons. It will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, and released in theaters and IMAX nationwide on August 8, 2025, and internationally beginning in August 2025."
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THE RITUAL Trailer: "Altitude will release the chilling horror The Ritual, in UK and Irish cinemas from 30 May. Starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens, the film is a faithful and terrifying depiction of the case of Emma Schmidt, whose alleged decades of demonic possession culminated in a series of exorcisms in 1928.
Based on True Events. The harrowing true story of the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, and the two priests who went to war with Satan to save her soul.
The film stars Academy Award-winner Al Pacino (The Godfather trilogy) and Dan Stevens (Abigail), with Ashley Greene (The Twilight Saga) and Abigail Cowen (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) rounding out the cast. The Ritual was directed by David Midell (The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain), who co-wrote the film with Enrico Natale (Catalyst)."
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Encyclopocalypse and Aethon Audio Release Full-Cast Last Wardens Experience: "Encyclopocalypse Publications, in partnership with Aethon Audio, proudly announces the release of The Last Wardens: The Drifter, an immersive full-cast audio drama based on the acclaimed comic book series, along with an official companion book for fans eager to dive even deeper into the mythos.
Set in 1975 in the haunted town of Bleakwood, The Last Wardens follows Danielle Pryer as she battles forces both human and cosmic. When her brother Bruce returns from Vietnam, forever changed, Danielle must confront ancient horrors and impossible choices to protect what remains of their fractured world.
The Last Wardens: The Drifter (Audio Drama) features a powerhouse cast of genre icons, including:
Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Ms. Marvel) as Danielle Pryer
Felicia Day (The Guild, Supernatural) as Riddle
Mark Meer (Mass Effect) as Worm
Shiva Negar (The Cuban) as Cyra
Matthew Waterson (Transformers: War for Cybertron) as Keith Doyle
Ginny Di (Dungeons & Dragons) as Laura Olsen
Produced by Encyclopocalypse Publications and Aethon Audio, the audio drama blends cinematic soundscapes, gripping performances, and raw emotional storytelling to fully immerse listeners in the haunted frontier of The Last Wardens universe.
The Drifter Companion Book is also available, offering the full script of the audio drama, exclusive lore expansions, character explorations, and behind-the-scenes insights into the adaptation process—perfect for readers and collectors alike.
Originally launched by Mad Cave Studios, The Last Wardens comic series was co-created by Elliot Sperl (Bob's Burgers, The Great North) and Amit Tishler, with artwork by Rui Silveira (The Few and Cursed), colors by Francesco Segala, and lettering by Frank Cvetkovic.
The six-issue saga was later collected into a trade paperback edition, offering readers a brutal, emotionally charged journey through familial bonds, supernatural threats, and cosmic terror."
Availability:
The Last Wardens: The Drifter (Audio Drama) — Available now at Encyclopocalypse Publications and through Aethon Audio.
The Last Wardens: The Drifter (Companion Book) — Available now at Encyclopocalypse Publications.
The Last Wardens (Trade Paperback Graphic Novel) — Available from Mad Cave Studios.
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